Load Factor
UnclassifiedAirworthiness directive

Airbus Helicopters

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters (AH) Model EC130B4 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of weaknesses in the locking mechanisms on the left-hand side swinging and sliding door. This proposed AD would require modifying the swinging door star support and sliding door star support stringer. This proposed AD would also prohibit…

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FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register, 23 July 2026
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Found in the public record, first published here 16 August 2026.

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